An aerial view of damage from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. PhysOrg.

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

Sources say pesticides linked to bee deaths will be phased out in Canada

Canada's National Observer

A honeybee forages on a flower. A PinP photo.

The federal government will begin phasing out the outdoor use of nicotine-based pesticides beginning in 2021, part of an effort to stop the mysterious decline of honey bee colonies around the world. More here.